READ 360

08/07/2026

Did you know?

John Milton’s Areopagitica, published in 1644, is one of history’s strongest defenses of the freedom to read. Milton believed we grow wiser by encountering different ideas, not by hiding from them.

Literacy opens doors, sparks curiosity, and builds lifelong learners.

What’s one book that’s made you see the world differently?

08/06/2026

READING IS EVERYWHERE 💙

08/05/2026

Reminders that reading is everywhere! 🩵

08/05/2026

📚 Join Read 360 for a Family Field Trip!

Bring the whole family as we explore The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures in Kansas City!

📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕐 Meet at 12:50 PM
📍 The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
5235 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64112

Come enjoy a fun afternoon of exploration, imagination, and family learning with Read 360.

Ready to join us? Complete the Google Form below for registration and all the event details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join Read 360° for a fun and interactive family field trip to the Miniature Museum! Families will have the opportunity to explore detailed miniature exhibits, spark their imaginations, and enjoy a unique learning experience together. Date: August 9th, 2026 Meeting Time: 12:50 PM Location: 5235 Oak ...

07/23/2026

⚾️💙 What a HOME RUN of a day!

READ 360° families had an incredible time cheering on the Kansas City Royals during our Family Field Trip! From first pitches to seventh-inning stretches, our families made memories that will last a lifetime.

Experiences like these are about so much more than baseball. They create opportunities for families to spend quality time together, strengthen relationships, build community, and spark conversations that continue long after the game is over. Every shared experience helps strengthen the foundation for lifelong learning.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this day so special. We loved seeing so many smiling faces, team spirit, and unforgettable moments!

07/08/2026

I love finding reminders that reading is everywhere.

As I travel, I intentionally look for places that make literacy visible and accessible. Whether it is a Little Free Library in a neighborhood, books in a waiting room, or books thoughtfully placed right in a hotel room, these moments remind me that reading belongs everywhere.

Today, while staying in Austin, Texas, I found another example. What impressed me most was that the books were not just in the lobby. They were in my room. From local magazines and travel publications to The Little Prince, this hotel created an opportunity for every guest to pick up something to read.

Literacy is not limited to classrooms and libraries. It thrives wherever people intentionally create opportunities to read, discover, and learn.

I will always notice and celebrate places that invest in literacy because every book has the potential to spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and change a life.

07/01/2026

What an incredible day at our 2nd Annual READ-IN the Park! 📚🌳❤️

Our hearts are full after spending the day with so many amazing children and families celebrating the joy of reading.

The kids were fully engaged during story time, shared a delicious lunch together, and had an absolute blast participating in activities throughout the day.

Thank you to every family who joined us. We can’t wait to see you next year for our 3rd Annual READ-IN the Park!

06/24/2026

This Saturday, join us for READ-IN the Park! We’ll have free books, gift cards, household raffle baskets, and reading buddies with book sets. Come for the giveaways, stay for the joy of reading together. See you there!